Scio, OR vs Turner, OR

Scio is moderately more affordable than Turner, with a 7.1% lower cost of living index. Scio scores 103 compared to 111 for Turner, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Turner can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Scio is $1,307/month compared to $1,207/month in Turner — a 8% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Turner has cheaper rent, Scio actually has lower median home values ($330,600 vs $473,800).

Median household income in Scio is $82,946 compared to $99,545 in Turner (-16.7%). While Turner is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Scio spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, more than the 14.6% in Turner.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 54.1°F). Turner receives more rainfall at 40.1" per year compared to 40.1" in Scio.